Bakkt and Zoth have entered into a strategic partnership framework to build a compliant stablecoin payment infrastructure across remittance corridors connecting the U.S., South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. According to a press release shared with crypto.news,…

The Fear & Greed Index suggests digital asset traders are fearful even after the latest price recovery above $82,000 that Bitcoin has observed. Crypto Fear & Greed Index Is Still Pointing At A Fearful Market The “Fear & Greed Index” is an indicator created by Alternative that tells us about the average sentiment present among […]

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The Bitcoin Core team has rectified a memory safety-related bug. A significant portion of nodes still operates with vulnerable software. A new high severity level advisory has been posted:https://t.co/zBboOF1IJC— Bitcoin Core Project (@bitcoincoreorg) May 5, 2026 The bug was discovered by researcher Cory Fields, who reported it on November 2, 2024. A few days later, programmer Pieter Wuille released a covert patch: to avoid attracting the attention of malicious actors, the patch was issued under a neutral name—as a routine debugging improvement for parallel script verification. The fix was incorporated into the codebase in December 2024 and included in the Bitcoin Core 29.0 release in April 2025. The last vulnerable 28.x branch reached the end of its lifecycle on April 19, 2026—only then did developers disclose the details. Bitcoin Core emphasized that the vulnerability did not affect the blockchain's consensus rules and was solely related to local memory handling in node software. Nature of the Issue The vulnerability was the first memory safety bug in Bitcoin Core's history. Under certain conditions, a miner could create a specially crafted invalid block that would crash the victim's node during parallel script verification. Theoretically, the issue also opened a path to remote code execution during incorrect memory states. Bitcoin Core deemed such a scenario unlikely due to block format constraints but assessed the risk as high. The attack was mitigated by a simple economic factor: exploiting the vulnerability would require an attacker to expend real hashrate on mining invalid blocks without receiving a reward. Developers have fixed the bug, but a significant portion of the network has yet to update. According to Clark Moody, about 43% of Bitcoin nodes still run on older client versions. In April, programmers demonstrated Bitcoin consensus vulnerabilities.

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Morgan Stanley's E*Trade platform launches crypto trading pilot at 0.50% fees, undercutting Coinbase, Robinhood, and Schwab. Full rollout coming in 2025. The post E*Trade Rolls Out Crypto Trading With Lower Fees Than Coinbase and Robinhood appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum (ETH) sees $260M ETF inflows but struggles below $2,400 amid whale selling and weak retail interest. Key levels and outlook analyzed. The post Ethereum (ETH) Struggles at $2,400 Despite $260M in ETF Inflows — What’s Holding It Back? appeared first on Blockonomi.

American Bitcoin (ABTC) stock rose after Q1 earnings showed record 817 BTC mined despite $81.8M loss as Bitcoin prices tumbled 22% during the quarter. The post American Bitcoin (ABTC) Stock: Mining Output Hits All-Time High Despite $81.8M Q1 Loss appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin (BTC) holds near $81,421 three-month high as John Bollinger's trend model turns positive. Strategy may sell BTC while Iran deal hopes boost sentiment. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Holds Strong at $81K as Bollinger’s Trend Model Signals Full Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Aave Labs has completed the liquidation of the Kelp DAO attacker’s remaining rsETH-backed positions on Ethereum and Arbitrum, moving the DeFi United recovery effort closer to restoring full backing for the restaked Ether token after April’s $293 million exploit. Aave…

TrustedVolumes lost nearly $6M in an exploit tied to its RFQ swap proxy, as Blockaid linked the attacker to a past 1inch Fusion hack.

The possibility of alien disclosure has risen, with Polymarket traders estimating a 20% chance for alien life to be confirmed by the U.S. government this year. Recently, reports of meetings between church pastors and intelligence officers have surged, allegedly to prepare for an upcoming reveal event. Alien Disclosure Odds Rise Among Reports Of Intelligence Meetings […]

TLDR: BNY, overseeing $59 trillion in assets, launches regulated crypto custody services inside Abu Dhabi Global Market. The partnership with Finstreet and ADI Foundation starts with bitcoin and ether before expanding to stablecoins. BNY becomes the first major U.S. systemically important bank to offer digital asset custody in the UAE region. The UAE’s dirham-backed stablecoin [...] The post BNY Expands Crypto Custody to Abu Dhabi Through Finstreet and ADI Foundation Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto-backed Republican James Baird won Indiana’s primary after $514K in PAC support, as Fairshake expands its 2026 election push.

Ethereum is struggling to push above $2,400 as buying pressure builds against resistance that has capped the recovery at every recent attempt. The market is heating up — but a CryptoQuant analyst has examined the derivatives data and found a reading that adds important structural context to both the difficulty at the current level and […]

The lesser-known altcoin just posted a mind-blowing rally of over 300% at one point.

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Trading protocol Trusted Volumes falling victim to a catastrophic smart contract exploit.

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The crypto news today cycle changed on May 5 when Bitcoin broke past $81,000 for the first time since January, driven by a $199 million short squeeze per CoinGlass data and $2.44 billion in April spot ETF inflows, the strongest monthly figure since October 2025 per Bitcoin.com. Crypto news of this size would normally take over [...] The post Crypto News Today: Bitcoin Reclaims $81,000 on $199 Million Short Squeeze and Pepeto Presale Crosses $9.89M Before Binance appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Coinbase has made a strategic investment in Centrifuge and named it a Preferred Tokenization Infrastructure platform. The tokenized asset market has surpassed $25 billion, yet most assets remain locked in permissioned, single-chain environments. Centrifuge launched deRWAs on Base, starting with deSPXA, offering 24/7 liquid exposure to the S&P 500 index fund. The Coinbase Centrifuge [...] The post Coinbase Names Centrifuge as Preferred Tokenization Infrastructure with Strategic Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Samsung SDS will build KSD's token securities platform as South Korea prepares blockchain-based securities rules for February 2027 rollout.

TLDR: Hoskinson predicts AI agents will handle most internet searches and commerce by 2035, surpassing human activity online. Google, Amazon, and Facebook face serious threats as AI agents do not click ads or carry any brand loyalty. Hoskinson calls AI agents the best development for crypto, as they simplify transactions and DeFi interactions significantly. He [...] The post AI Agents Will Dominate Internet Activity by 2035, Hoskinson Warns Big Tech appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analysts expect XRP to break out of its multi-month range, but the asset just refuses to do so.

JPMorgan, Mastercard, Ripple and Ondo completed a cross-border tokenized Treasury redemption using XRPL and bank settlement rails in a test.

Ondo Finance has successfully piloted the first near-real-time, cross-border redemption of a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, leveraging the XRP Ledger and Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network to bridge public blockchain and traditional banking. Integration of Public and Private Infrastructure Ondo Finance, a leader in the tokenized asset space, announced May 6 the successful completion of the first […]

Toncoin (TON) surged as markets priced in Pavel Durovs "Make TON Great Again" roadmap, briefly more than doubling in value. The post Toncoin doubles on growing Make TON Great Again momentum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

California man gets 78 months in prison for a $250M crypto theft ring that used social engineering, laundering and hardware wallet raids.

[PRESS RELEASE – Los Angeles, United States, May 6th, 2026] Roobet, the global crypto-first entertainment platform, today announced the launch of its new prediction markets offering, going live on May 6, 2026, at roobet.com/predictions. With this launch, Roobet becomes the first major crypto casino to offer fully integrated prediction markets, expanding beyond traditional casino and […]

Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan says projections tipping stablecoins to hit $4 trillion in value by 2030 could happen if major tech firms continue to adopt them.

Galaxy Digital’s Thaddeus Pinakiewicz noted that Aave is now only 10% short of recovering from the bad debt that hit its lending protocol after the Kelp DAO hack.

On-chain data shows the retail-sized Bitcoin wallets have been taking profits during the recent surge while the large investors have been buying. Bitcoin Is Observing Accumulation From The Sharks & Whales As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, Bitcoin investor behavior has diverged between the top and low ends recently. The […]

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The altcoin market has been one of the most frustrating trades in crypto for the better part of this cycle. Month after month, the expected rotation — capital flowing from Bitcoin into the broader altcoin market — was called and failed to fully materialize. Investors who positioned for an altseason that never arrived watched Bitcoin […]

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A Kenyan court has ordered the weeklong detention of a man accused of operating a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform. Suspicious App Triggered Investigation A Kenyan court ordered the weeklong detention of the alleged operator of a fraudulent cryptocurrency-themed investment platform, as detectives investigate a multilayered scheme that collected about $440,000 from unsuspecting investors. The order […]

Kraken has launched regulated crypto spot margin trading for eligible U.S. users on Kraken Pro, offering up to 10x leverage without accredited investor status. The service runs through Kraken Derivatives US and includes collateral controls, liquidation levels, and risk disclosures. Kraken Expands Regulated Trading Access Crypto exchange Kraken has expanded its U.S. trading offering by […]

A video message from a man calling himself Stephen Beard may have been the final move in a long-running crypto con. Days before BG Wealth Sharing went dark, Beard told investors their accounts would be taxed 12% as part of a pending initial public offering for its DSJ Exchange platform. Related Reading: Western Union Enters […]

The next crypto to explode just received a signal from the largest venture firm in crypto. On May 5, CoinDesk reported that Andreessen Horowitz raised a $2.2 billion fund and declared crypto fundamentals at an all-time high. When the firm that backed Coinbase and Solana puts $2.2 billion into a fresh fund, capital flowing into early-stage [...] The post Next Crypto to Explode: Pepeto Hits $9.89M as PEPE and SHIB Remain 85% and 93% Below Their Peaks appeared first on Blockonomi.

How Fuels Web3 Cyber Defenses While brings AI power to change the game. Add in projects like AmericanFortress raising $8M to fight quantum risks on $483 billion in Bitcoin, and you see a new era of protection. The Growing Need […] The post How CertiK Fuels Web3 Cyber Defenses While Anthropic’s Mythos Reshapes the Crypto Battlefield appeared first on Blockmanity.

A multistate coalition told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that sports-related prediction markets should remain under state gambling oversight, arguing the contracts function as wagers rather than financial derivatives. The attorneys general said these products closely resemble traditional sportsbook wagers on winners, spreads, totals, and player statistics. States Say Sports Markets Belong Under Gambling Oversight […]

Cardone's Bitcoin-real estate model may reshape investment strategies, attracting new crypto investors and challenging traditional REITs' dominance. The post Grant Cardone adds $100 million in Bitcoin to real estate deal, targeting 32% returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The cross-border tokenized US Treasury transaction using blockchain and banking rails builds on an earlier pilot in which the same fund moved between a public and permissioned blockchain.

Crypto on-chain investigator ZachXBT said the DSJ Exchange, also known as DSJEX, and BG Wealth Sharing Ponzi scheme collapsed last week after allegedly drawing in more than $150 million. The case now carries a second, market-relevant dimension: a rapid cross-chain laundering attempt that moved more than $92 million in less than a week and triggered […]

Evernorth is expanding its leadership team as it moves toward a planned public listing. The company said the strategy is designed to support institutional adoption of XRP through a regulated public-company structure. Evernorth Expands Leadership Team Evernorth Holdings Inc. announced on May 5, 2026, that it is expanding its leadership team with new board members […]

The closure highlights vulnerabilities in global oil supply chains, prompting strategic shifts and investments in alternative trade routes. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil transit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased military tensions could hinder diplomatic progress, reducing the likelihood of a lasting peace deal and escalating regional instability. The post Trump warns Iran of more attacks amid stalled peace talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The unsealing of Epstein's alleged suicide note may shift public perception and influence ongoing legal and market dynamics significantly. The post Federal judge unseals Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ether rallies are abruptly capped at $2,400 and multiple data points suggest this pattern will remain in play for the foreseeable future.

Zcash and Toncoin are operating like memecoins with insane market momentum, while XRP is trying to catch up.

VLC's global impact is highlighted by its ability to record VHS videos and support niche audio formats. The post Jean-Baptiste Kempf: Agentic engineering ensures quality in large code bases, VLC’s versatility includes VHS recording, and the global impact of the VLC logo | Lex Fridman Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Dogecoin price prediction turned decisively bullish in early May after Santiment data confirmed that 149 whale wallets holding at least 100 million DOGE each now control a record 108.52 billion tokens worth $11.6 billion, with 739 transactions above $100,000 recorded in a single day according to CoinEdition. Dogecoin (DOGE) trades at $0.1147, up 14% [...] The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE Whale Wallets Hit All-Time High of 108 Billion Tokens. Is Pepeto the Stronger 100x Play? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Box Elder County commissioners approved Kevin O’Leary’s 9GW Stratos AI campus in Utah on May 4, amid loud public protests from hundreds of local residents. Box Elder County commissioners in Utah voted unanimously on May 4 to approve the Stratos…

PEPE is trying to hold its place in the meme coin market after months of weaker momentum, but a new technical setup shows that the next move may be decided by a narrow support zone. The latest chart analysis shared by crypto analyst Lars Koostra on X shows the meme coin reacting from a demand […]

Circle urged the OCC to finalize clear, consistently applied GENIUS Act rules for payment stablecoin issuers. The company said the proposed framework should support reliable redemption and strong risk controls for regulated digital payment instruments. Circle Backs National Stablecoin Licensing Standards Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) revealed May 5 that it had submitted comments on […]

Bitcoin Magazine Why eBay Should Ignore GameStop and Use Bitcoin to Save $1.2 Billion in Transaction Costs Why eBay should reject GameStop and launch Bitcoin payments: A $1.2B annual opportunity cost that returns massive fee savings directly to global sellers. This post Why eBay Should Ignore GameStop and Use Bitcoin to Save $1.2 Billion in Transaction Costs first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

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Fairshake has spent $28 million in 2026 primaries as a new poll shows most Americans distrust crypto and AI, raising questions about the political value of industry-backed super PAC money. Fairshake, the pro-crypto super PAC backed by Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz,…

The rise of Fujairah and Khor Fakkan as trade hubs underscores shifting geopolitical dynamics, potentially altering regional power balances. The post Fujairah and Khor Fakkan become UAE trade hubs amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Erik Reppel said at Consensus Miami 2026 that AI agents bypass internet ads entirely, threatening the web’s core business model and pointing to x402 stablecoin micropayments as the structural replacement. Coinbase Developer Platform head and x402 founder Erik Reppel took…

The Big Shift in Web3 is changing fast. Jobs in blockchain and crypto are moving away from hands-on work. Now, the focus is on overseeing AI agents. A new report called the 2026 Web3 Workforce Report shows this clear trend. […] The post Rise of Agent Managers in Web3: AI Skills Surge to 53.1% of Job Postings appeared first on Blockmanity.

Strategy’s Michael Saylor hinted at something few expected to hear from him — that his company might actually sell some of its Bitcoin. Not out of desperation, but as a calculated signal to the market. Related Reading: Ethereum Freeze Battle Intensifies As Aave Seeks Restraining Notice Lift A Message, Not A Meltdown Speaking during the […]

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TLDR: Colombia generates 75% of its electricity from renewables, giving it a strong edge in clean Bitcoin mining. President Petro proposed Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and Riohacha as prime Caribbean Bitcoin mining locations. The Wayúu community, Colombia’s largest Indigenous group, could become co-owners of the mining project. Petro’s term ends in August, leaving the next administration [...] The post Colombia’s President Eyes Bitcoin Mining Boom for Caribbean Coast appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The long-awaited CLARITY Act is moving closer to a final breakthrough, and senior administration officials say there is still a workable path to passage—potentially on a very specific date.  Speaking at CoinDesk’s Consensus conference in Miami on Wednesday, Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, laid out a timeline […]

Coinbase has expanded its derivatives lineup with gold and silver perpetual futures for eligible traders outside the United States, giving eligible users access to precious metals exposure through crypto-based market infrastructure. Crypto Exchange Adds Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May 6 that it began offering gold and silver […]

Bitcoin's market dominance climbed above 61% as BTC led crypto market flows. Data also showed Binance-listed altcoins' share of volume hitting 49% in March.

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NYSE parent ICE and Securitize warned at Consensus Miami 2026 that offshore synthetic tokenized stocks are misleading retail investors and creating serious risks for the broader market. NYSE executives and partners raised the alarm at Consensus Miami 2026 on Wednesday…

Robinhood said at Consensus Miami 2026 that Wall Street is now actively building on crypto rails, though institutional adoption is moving slower and more fragmented than the industry expected. Executives from Robinhood-owned Bitstamp, Ondo Finance, and Babylon Labs told Consensus…

Roobet, the prominent crypto-first gaming platform, officially launched its natively integrated Prediction Markets today, May 6, 2026.

Developers can link a Solana wallet to AI tools like Claude Code or Gemini and have an agent accessing paid APIs within one minute.

TLDR 21Shares listed the Strategy Yield ETN on the London Stock Exchange to expand access for U.K. investors. The ETN provides exposure to Strategy’s Series A perpetual preferred stock known as STRC shares. The product offers an 11.50% annual yield and pays distributions monthly in cash. 21Shares applies no management fee to the Strategy Yield [...] The post U.K. Investors Gain Access to Strategy STRC Shares appeared first on Blockonomi.

Eric Trump mocked JPMorgan at Consensus Miami 2026 for reversing its bitcoin stance within 18 months, saying banks have accepted they can no longer hold back the tide. Eric Trump took the stage at Consensus Miami 2026 on Wednesday and…

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TLDR Morgan Stanley has launched a spot cryptocurrency trading pilot on its E*Trade retail brokerage platform. The bank is charging clients 50 basis points on the dollar value of each crypto transaction. The pilot is currently live and Morgan Stanley plans to extend access to all 8.6 million E*Trade clients later this year. Jed Finn [...] The post Morgan Stanley Pilots Crypto Trading on E*Trade Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.

Kirsten Gillibrand said that the US Senate had to address lawmakers potentially getting “rich off of these industries because of their insider status“ before any vote on the CLARITY Act.

The Bitcoin price touched $81,133 on May 6 as analyst PlanC projected a supercycle run to $250,000 by 2028, while bears argue the move is just a rally inside a larger correction, per Cointelegraph. Solana holds near $86 on Alpenglow upgrade momentum, and April ETF inflows hit $1.97 billion per Bitcoin Magazine. This article covers [...] The post Bitcoin Price Hits $81,133 as Supercycle Debate Splits Traders and Pepeto Presale Passes $9.89M Before Binance appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR Nigel Farage said he had no obligation to declare the $6.7 million personal gift from Christopher Harborne. He stated that the £5 million payment was unconditional and not linked to political activity. Conservative officials referred the matter to Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Daniel Greenberg for review. Christopher Harborne holds a 12% stake in Tether and [...] The post Nigel Farage Rejects Calls to Disclose $6.7M Gift appeared first on Blockonomi.

A Sporting San Miguelito player publicly accused his own teammate of match-fixing in a series of Instagram posts following a May 2 Liga Panamena de Futbol fixture, triggering a formal league investigation five weeks before Panama plays in the FIFA World Cup. Gustavo Herrera named goalkeeper Jose Calderón—a 40-year-old veteran with 44 caps for the […]

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TLDR Solana Company and Jito Foundation formed a partnership to expand institutional staking across Asia-Pacific. The companies will jointly deploy and operate Solana validator servers in key APAC markets. The validator rollout will use Solana Company’s Pacific Backbone network in four countries. The partnership will develop institutional staking products based on JitoSOL for Asian asset [...] The post Solana Company, Jito Expand Staking Across Asia-Pacific appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum and its ecosystem are known for introducing key upgrades that are aimed at improving the network’s efficiency. With its latest upgrade, which is currently gaining notable attention across the community, the leading network could see a major flip in its scaling narrative. New Levels Of Efficiency For The Ethereum Network As the market sees […]

TLDR Ondo Finance completed a near-real-time cross-border redemption of its tokenized U.S. Treasury fund using blockchain infrastructure from JPMorgan, Mastercard, and Ripple. The companies processed the transaction in under five seconds on the XRP Ledger, according to their joint announcement. Mastercard enabled interoperability between on-chain assets and traditional fiat systems through its Multi Token Network. [...] The post Ondo, JPMorgan Settle Tokenized Treasuries on XRP Ledger appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Anthropic signed an agreement to use all computing capacity at SpaceX’s Colossus 1 data center. The deal gives Anthropic access to more than 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs within weeks. Anthropic raised Claude Opus API rate limits and doubled Claude Code usage limits across paid plans. The agreement takes effect as SpaceX prepares for its planned [...] The post Anthropic Secures SpaceX Compute Ahead of June IPO appeared first on Blockonomi.

The US Navy's action exacerbates geopolitical tensions, potentially prolonging economic disruptions and impacting global oil supply stability. The post US Navy strikes Iranian ship in Gulf of Oman amid Hormuz blockade tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The major vote of confidence comes as Bitcoin stages a fierce short-term recovery.

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TLDR Core Scientific agreed to acquire Polaris DS LLC for $421 million to expand its AI data center operations in Oklahoma. The deal will add 440 megawatts of contracted power through Oklahoma Gas and Electric to support high-density computing. The Polaris site spans 40 acres and operates next to Core Scientific’s existing Muskogee campus infrastructure. [...] The post Core Scientific to buy Polaris for $421M to boost AI capacity appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Hut 8 shares rose more than 30% in pre-market trading after announcing a $9.8 billion AI data center lease. The lease supports a data center campus designed to align with NVIDIA compute architecture for AI workloads. Hut 8 said the full value of the deal could exceed $25 billion if all renewal options are [...] The post Hut 8 Shares Rise 30% on $9.8B AI Lease Built for NVIDIA Specs appeared first on Blockonomi.

The White House believes it is “getting close to an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations,” Axios reported on Wednesday, citing two US officials…

Traditional finance professionals are flocking to crypto, signaling a major shift in industry dynamics. The post Dave: Traditional finance professionals are flocking to crypto, institutional demand for Bitcoin is rising, and blockchain will transform finance in 3-7 years | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ondo, JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple completed a tokenized Treasury pilot linking XRPL with interbank settlement rails. The post Ondo, JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple complete tokenized Treasury pilot on XRP Ledger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto-native operators Stake and Roobet lead Canada’s online gambling market five weeks before the country co-hosts the FIFA World Cup, with offshore platforms continuing to dominate every province except Ontario. According to the 2025 USA and Canada iGaming Landscape Report from market analytics firm Blask, the top five Canadian operators capture more than 60% of […]

KelpDAO plans to adopt Chainlink CCIP after the massive exploit last month.

The potential US-Iran agreement could stabilize regional tensions, impacting global markets and reducing immediate military threats. The post US, Iran near agreement to end conflict with one-page memorandum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR XRP ETFs recorded $81.59 million in inflows during April 2026 as institutional participation increased steadily. Total crypto ETF inflows reached $2.48 billion, pushing assets under management close to $120 billion. Bitcoin ETFs led the market with about $1.97 billion in inflows and added around 26,183 BTC. Ethereum ETFs followed with $355.98 million, showing continued [...] The post XRP ETFs Record $81.59M Inflows as Institutional Demand Grows appeared first on Blockonomi.

Despite numerous bullish forecasts, the XRP price has continued to decline, notably failing to keep pace with Bitcoin’s impressive run. Rather than riding the broader market’s momentum, the token has moved in the opposite direction, with market analysts pointing to a surge in selling activity on major exchanges like Binance and Upbit as a key […]

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TLDR ICE plans to launch pre-funded tokenized equities trading against stablecoins before adding advanced trading features. OKX said it will avoid synthetic tokenized securities until the regulated supply reaches the market. Securitize warned that several offshore stock tokens do not represent actual ownership of company shares. NYSE aims to support 24/7 trading and onchain settlement [...] The post NYSE Tokenization Partners Reject Synthetic Equity Wrappers appeared first on Blockonomi.

Concerns over fairness and safety arise as trans athletes increasingly compete in women's sports. The post Graham Linehan: Misunderstandings in women’s sports, mental health risks of puberty blockers, and AI as a creative collaborator | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple's pilot success could accelerate blockchain adoption in finance, potentially transforming global settlement systems and market dynamics. The post Ripple completes pilot linking XRP Ledger with interbank settlement systems appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SIX Group received FINMA approval to provide crypto custody through the same regulated infrastructure used for traditional securities settlement and post-trade services.

Representative James Baird won the Republican primary for Indiana's 4th district on Tuesday after receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump and supportive spending from a crypto-backed PAC.

The company also announced a new AI energy leasing deal as it continues to diversify into adjacent high-performance computing applications.

Bitcoin's market dominance climbed above 61% as BTC led crypto market flows. Data also showed Binance-listed altcoins' share of volume hitting 49% in March.

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TLDR Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed Bitcoin mining projects for Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Petro identified Santa Marta, Riohacha, and Barranquilla as possible cryptocurrency mining centers. The president said renewable energy resources could support future mining operations in northern Colombia. Petro called for discussions with the Wayúu community about participation in future mining projects. Colombia reported [...] The post Petro Eyes Caribbean Cities for Colombia Bitcoin Mining Projects appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took the Consensus Miami 2026 mainstage on Day 2 and expressed optimism about the CLARITY Act’s prospects in Congress, appearing alongside Kevin O’Leary and Coinbase’s Paul Grewal. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took the mainstage at Consensus Miami 2026…

JPMorgan (JPM) stock advanced 1.99% as Ripple, Ondo Finance, and Mastercard completed a tokenized Treasury settlement pilot using blockchain technology. The post JP Morgan (JPM) Stock Climbs on Tokenized Treasury Pilot with Ripple and Ondo Finance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Benchmark has cut its 12‑month price target on Bitcoin treasury company Strategy from $705 to $570, keeping a Buy rating but marking its model to a cooler Bitcoin path after a brutal drawdown in both BTC and Strategy’s stock. Benchmark…

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A massive consortium featuring J.P. Morgan, Mastercard, Ripple, and Ondo Finance just redeemed a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund on the XRP Ledger.

TLDR CME Group plans to launch Bitcoin volatility futures on June 1, pending regulatory review. The contracts will settle to the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index, which tracks 30-day expected volatility. CME Group said the futures will operate under Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight. The new contracts will allow traders to gain exposure to Bitcoin [...] The post CME Group to Debut Regulated Bitcoin Volatility Futures appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin reached a multi-month high of $82,833 following President Trump’s announcement of a pause in Gulf ship escorts and reports of a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. Geopolitical Shifts Drive Bitcoin to Multi-Month High Bitcoin surged to another multi-month high on Wednesday, May 6, after President Donald Trump announced a pause to an operation to escort ships […]

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